Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
DNR: 'Illegal to target' sturgeon repopulating Milwaukee River
After more than a decade’s worth of work and cultivation, sturgeon are slowly repopulating in Lake Michigan and connected rivers. The DNR is making an effort to protect them for years to come.
After more than a decade’s worth of work and cultivation, sturgeon are slowly repopulating in Lake Michigan and connected rivers. The DNR is making an effort to protect them for years to come.
Honey Creek project to restore habitats, $14M plan under review
The Honey Creek restoration plan is set to be opened for public comment with construction -- or demolition and reconstruction -- starting in 2023.
The Honey Creek restoration plan is set to be opened for public comment with construction -- or demolition and reconstruction -- starting in 2023.
Japan to release radioactive water from wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean after 2-year treatment
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Radioactive water accumulating in tanks at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant will be released into the sea in two years after it is treated, Japan's government said Tuesday in a decision long delayed by safety concerns and protests.
Waukesha County Parks seeks volunteers to remove invasive species
Waukesha County Parks announced it is seeking volunteers to help eradicate the invasive plant, garlic mustard, at various park locations.
Waukesha County Parks announced it is seeking volunteers to help eradicate the invasive plant, garlic mustard, at various park locations.
Project Clean & Green: Free bulky item pickup starts April 12 in MKE
Free bulky item collection for Milwaukee residents starts April 12 -- the beginning of the annual "Project Clean & Green" initiative.
Free bulky item collection for Milwaukee residents starts April 12 -- the beginning of the annual "Project Clean & Green" initiative.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
'Devastated' by litter, Sherman Park neighbor organizes cleanup
A Milwaukee woman at her wit's end when it comes to litter in Sherman Park took matters into her own hands instead of waiting for the city to do something about it.
A Milwaukee woman at her wit's end when it comes to litter in Sherman Park took matters into her own hands instead of waiting for the city to do something about it.
Volcanic eruptions in Italy, Iceland and Guatemala spew lava, draw crowds
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
Since February and March, three volcanoes in three separate countries have released lava, including the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, Mount Etna in Italy and Pacaya in Guatemala.
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Masks and gloves are saving lives — and causing pollution
Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.
Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
Scientists in US, Canada brace for battle against murder hornets
The scientists said the battle against the apex predators is being fought mostly in Washington and British Columbia.
The scientists said the battle against the apex predators is being fought mostly in Washington and British Columbia.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for frog call surveys
Frogs will soon begin chorusing throughout Wisconsin and the Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to lend their ears for help with frog and toad surveys.
Frogs will soon begin chorusing throughout Wisconsin and the Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to lend their ears for help with frog and toad surveys.
DNR: Invasive zebra mussels detected in aquarium 'moss bolls'
Officials are working to determine where the products are being sold. In the meantime, the DNR has information on safe disposal practices.
Officials are working to determine where the products are being sold. In the meantime, the DNR has information on safe disposal practices.
Snowmelt reveals a mess 2 years after Milwaukee littering fine increase
Melting snowbanks have revealed an underlying layer of debris across the city and a man who works in Milwaukee says this isn't just a seasonal issue, and it's time to take action.
Melting snowbanks have revealed an underlying layer of debris across the city and a man who works in Milwaukee says this isn't just a seasonal issue, and it's time to take action.